I had my doctor's appointment yesterday morning. We found out that I am still 4 cm. dilated but have changed from 50% effaced from the night before to 70% effaced. The baby's head is very very low and down in position - getting closer to being ready to make his appearance. The doctor did a membrane sweep to see if he could get things to move along a bit quicker. However, if that works it is supposed to happen within 48 hours. We are pushing 24 so far, and there hasn't been any obvious changes. I am still having contractions, but nothing compared to what I was having when I went in on Wednesday evening.
Now we just play the waiting game until baby #2 arrives. :-)
We are just so excited to meet the little guy and be a family of four.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
36 Weeks and 37 Weeks
Last week on Thursday March 17th, I had an appointment with my doctor for the fetal monitoring. All went very well. Afterwards I met with my doctor who checked my cervix and told me I had gone from not being dilated to being 1 cm. dilated. Not much else to report from last week.
Last night however, I began having horrendous contractions at home and decided to call in to labor & delivery. My contractions were about 1-3 minutes apart and getting stronger. After reaching the hospital and being monitored, checked, etc. they found I was 3.5 - 4 cm. dilated and about 50% effaced. However, after an hour and being re-checked there was no change, but the contractions were still very hard and heavy. Again another two hours later, no change.....so I was sent home to see how things progress in a more comfortable environment.
I have an appointment this morning and will hopefully see that things have continued progression and maybe we can get this show on the road. We are very excited to meet the baby and know he will join us when he is good and ready.
Stay tuned....
Last night however, I began having horrendous contractions at home and decided to call in to labor & delivery. My contractions were about 1-3 minutes apart and getting stronger. After reaching the hospital and being monitored, checked, etc. they found I was 3.5 - 4 cm. dilated and about 50% effaced. However, after an hour and being re-checked there was no change, but the contractions were still very hard and heavy. Again another two hours later, no change.....so I was sent home to see how things progress in a more comfortable environment.
I have an appointment this morning and will hopefully see that things have continued progression and maybe we can get this show on the road. We are very excited to meet the baby and know he will join us when he is good and ready.
Stay tuned....
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